Early Hunter-Gatherers and Tool Use Quiz

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What were the tusks of the mammoth primarily used for by hunter-gatherers?

Building homes

Cooking meat

Making tools (correct)

Creating artwork

In the Stone Age, what could the furry coats of mammoths be used for?

Cooking food

Building shelters

Creating artwork

Making clothes to keep warm (correct)

Why do we refer to mammoths as pre-historic animals?

Because they are no longer alive

Because they lived before humans began to write (correct)

Because they were depicted in cave paintings

Because they were used to build homes

Which of the following activities did humans engage in during the Stone Age according to the text?

Drawing pictures in caves Signup and view all the answers

What hunting technique is depicted in the cave paintings from the east coast of Africa?

Hunting using bows and arrows Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the Stone Age village mentioned in the text?

It contained a variety of artifacts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why the period of time described in the text is known as the Stone Age?

Because it was a time when people primarily used stones as weapons and tools. Signup and view all the answers

Why did early hunter-gatherers move from place to place according to the text?

To find different sources of food as it wasn't always easy to find food. Signup and view all the answers

What did Stone Age people primarily use to sharpen their tools for hunting?

Other stones Signup and view all the answers

Why were early tools made from stone considered advantageous for hunting?

Stone tools had a natural sharpness, making them effective for hunting. Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes people who both hunted animals and gathered food during the Stone Age?

Foragers Signup and view all the answers

Why did some species, like mammoths, become extinct during the Stone Age according to the text?

Stone Age people over-hunted certain species until there were none left. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary method of obtaining food during the Stone Age?

Hunting and gathering Signup and view all the answers

How did the rising water around Doggerland affect the people living there?

It cut off the island of Great Britain from the rest of Europe Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a tool used by hunter-gatherers during the Stone Age?

Wooden plows Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a common hunting technique used by Stone Age humans?

Using spears made of flint Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for Stone Age humans to live in caves?

For shelter from harsh weather conditions Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of fire for Stone Age humans?

Fire was used for cooking food Signup and view all the answers

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